The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie

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The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie is a deep dive into the world of popular culture with new episodes every weekday. Join award-winning hosts Steve Barnes (Atlanta) and Leslie Fram (Nashville) as they fly through the latest TV, music, movies, celebrity sleaze, and pop culture observations from the crazy world around us. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio App, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the show in Atlanta on 99X (100.5 FM) or via the 99X app. Others options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.

  1. 39M AGO

    AMX Supreme Court

    The Morning X "Supreme Court" convenes to deliberate on a controversial statute proposing a total ban on children under the age of five in movie theaters, regardless of the film's rating. The "Justices" argue whether toddler disruptions are a necessary evil of parenting or if families should stick to watching videos at home. Plus, the proceedings are delayed by a justice dealing with "outgoing messages" in a private chamber, and they threaten to eject anyone who uses "preppy" vocabulary words like "caveat". This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  2. 20H AGO

    Things You Hate to do in Front of People Pt. 2

    The Morning X explores the crippling anxiety of being watched, ranging from the dread of workplace presentations to a listener who refuses to do something during intimate moments. However, the segment takes a turn when Crash drops a humiliating confession. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

  3. 20H AGO

    Things You Hate to do in Front of People Pt. 1

    The Morning X opens the phone lines to ask listeners what they absolutely refuse to do in front of other people, sparking a heated debate about "open door policies" in the bathroom. Things get uncomfortable when Crash reveals too much.  The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min

  4. 20H AGO

    The Gilded Antler: Episode 2

    The Morning X returns with the second episode of their "Buckhead soap opera." Listeners are urged to take serious notes for a chance to win cash as the drama escalates with a jammed paper shredder, a police standoff, and a break-in by a figure wearing a fast-food mascot head. The segment concludes with a shocking resurrection from the bottom of Lake Lanier and a grim revelation about what—or who—is buried in the mansion's foundation. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min

  5. 21H AGO

    Cringe Traditions That Should Be Canceled

    The Morning X debates which societal "traditions" need to be permanently cancelled, sparked by a disturbing viral video of a groom slamming his bride's face into a cake so violently she filed for divorce. Barnes, Leslie, and Crash take aim at everything. Plus, hear what Leslie is surprisingly "over", and listen to Barnes confess to weaponizing a tradition to torture a friend trapped in the middle seat of an airplane. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

  6. 21H AGO

    Celeb Sleaze Pt. 2: Culture Cracks and Hollywood Headlines

    The Morning X dives into the lingering "bad blood" between a Sex and the City icon and his former co-stars. Barnes and Leslie crack up over a furious mayor holding a press conference to condemn a new action movie as a "slap in the face" to his city's police force. Things get incredibly awkward when a pop superstar forces an infamous personality to learn the graphic definition of "WAP" on a podcast. Plus, the truth behind the viral photo of an acting icon eating cereal in traffic, and a breakdown of the historic Oscar records shattered this morning. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

  7. 21H AGO

    Celeb Sleaze Pt. 1: Scandals, Stunts, and Records

    The Morning X breaks down a historic morning for the Academy Awards as one film smashes records with an unprecedented 16 nominations. Barnes and Leslie also dissect a "live" Netflix stunt that looked effortless. Plus, the architect of a failed music festival returns with a dangerous new scheme, and a wedding DJ finally breaks his silence on the humiliation that caused a famous bride to flee her own reception in tears. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  8. 23H AGO

    The Fake Brokaw: Punking Peter Jennings Pt. 2

    The Morning X showcases a radio prankster with an impression so "dead on" that he managed to bypass the gatekeepers of the nation's most powerful figures. Listen as Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy analyze the "lazy L" technique that fooled everyone from Katie Couric to a former U.S. President. Plus, hear how easy it is for "Tom Brokaw" to get booked on The Tonight Show with a single sentence, and find out which late-night legend was "short" with the caller after being pulled out of a major executive meeting. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X Freeloader app.  The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am est. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.   Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members. Executive Producer: Steve Barnes Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
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The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie is a deep dive into the world of popular culture with new episodes every weekday. Join award-winning hosts Steve Barnes (Atlanta) and Leslie Fram (Nashville) as they fly through the latest TV, music, movies, celebrity sleaze, and pop culture observations from the crazy world around us. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio App, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the show in Atlanta on 99X (100.5 FM) or via the 99X app. Others options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.

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